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Suresh, a 32-year-old marketing executive, residing in the city was diagnosed with L5-S1 intervertebral disc prolapse.

In wake of the rising number of monsoon-related diseases in the city, ‘Gleneagles Global Health City hospital’ has launched a 24-hour fever clinic in Chennai to help people combat the outburst of monsoon fevers like Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis (A virus) among others.

With an estimated 40 million people suffering from chronic Hepatitis B and six to 12 million people infected with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver has become one of the pressing public health concerns in India.

The article written by Dr Ravindra talks in detail about how all diseases start in the gut, stated Hippocrates, the father of medicine. This means that most diseases start in the gut because of an imbalance in gut microbiomes.

The article written by Dr Monika Pansari addresses the limitations in the various screening modalities for breast cancer. She details out the various diagnostic modes that are available for women today.

With only a handful of heart transplantations due to unavailability of donors and an estimated 25 million heart failure cases in the country, the left ventricular assist device implants (LVAD) also known as the heart pump might be a viable alternative to the human heart.

Birth control pills are medications used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning-after" pill for emergency contraception.

Dr. Vivek Vij, Director – Liver Transplant & HPB surgery, Gleneagles Global Health City and his team performed deceased donor liver transplantation. Post-transplant the patient made remarkable recovery and was discharged from the hospital.

The article talks about how a warning signal has been issued by city doctors who say Bengalureans with health issues such as asthma and diabetes will have to be more cautious as doctors are expecting an increase in H1N1 cases this year.

The article is about Madhushree, a 10 year-old-girl enjoyed her dream of becoming a doctor for a day, after becoming BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital’s latest ‘doctor recruit’. She was all smiles as she interacted with doctors and staff at the hospital.

The article talks about how Gleneagles Global Hospitals partnered with ‘Make a Wish’ Foundation this National Doctors Day to help realize the dreams of a 10-year-old girl child who desires to grow up and become a doctor.

Foot injuries are some of the most common sport injuries, says Dr. Anup Khatri, Consultant- Orthopedics, Global Hospital, Mumbai. In this article, he sheds light on various types of sports-related foot injuries.

Liver disease is regularly associated with excessive alcohol use, but knowledge of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is relatively less known. If undiagnosed and untreated, it may ultimately lead to cirrhosis of the liver. Liver diseases are largely silent without causing any signs or symptoms in the patient.

The diagnosis of Cancer is a life altering event for an individual. The uncertainty attached with cancer, the anxiety about cancer treatment, the threat of cancer progression, and concerns pertaining to cost makes it worse for them.

Liver diseases are largely silent without causing any signs or symptoms in the patient. The damage which happens at liver tissue level through the stages of fatty liver, fatty hepatitis and liver scarring is silent until very late stage where liver function dips.

Doctors from Gleneagles Global Hospitals said they successfully treated a two-and-a-half-year-old boy suffering from a gastrointestinal problem by performing a unique procedure to remove stones from the boy’s stomach.

“Medulloblastoma – brain tumour – is the second most frequent condition in children, comprising nearly 14 per cent of newly-diagnosed brain tumours. It occurs in two million people per year, and affects children 10 times more than adults,”

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for improving health and has been associated with a beneficial change in most cardiovascular risk factors, including lipids, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and weight.

Even as the monsoon is yet to set in, the number of dengue cases has reached disturbing levels in the city. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike (BBMP) has recorded 720 cases of dengue and more than 150 cases of chikungunya

Tobacco plants are found mostly in North and South American continents. These plants are being cultivated for the past 8000 years. In 1942, Christopher Columbus brought it to Europe during an expedition.

Did you know that in India tobacco is used in one or the other form by 27.4 crore population, and over 10 lakh deaths occur annually due to tobacco consumption? You may also be shocked to know that Karnataka has over 1.5 crore tobacco users.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital has introduced ‘Namma Little Doctors’ Carnival, a programme to connect with young children in the local community and introduce various key departments of the hospital like nursing, radiology, laboratory and physiotherapy to the public.

One of the keys to early recovery for any disease is early diagnosis. However, ovarian cancer is known to be very hard to detect. Most women overlook the early signs of ovarian cancer due to the vague symptoms.

In the light of India facing a double whammy of both communicable and non communicable diseases, affordable and cost-efficient model of healthcare delivery model has become a focus point of discussion among healthcare luminaries.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital has launched ‘Namma Little Doctors’ Carnival; a unique programme that aims to connect with young children in the local community and introduce various key departments of the hospital like nursing, radiology, laboratory and physiotherapy to the public.

Lung cancer cases in India tend to be detected at an advanced stage. Currently, lung cancer survival is poor but by early detection, patients will have access to more treatment options, including surgery, leading to improved survival and quality of life.

SLE is usually a disorder that occurs in young women, often during or immediately after pregnancy. It is rare in men, but can be severe. It is also found among the elderly, but predominantly found among young women between 20-30 years of age.

Medical experts are of the view that the biggest problem to control hypertension is compliance with the treatment. Despite the availability of effective and safe antihypertensive drugs, experts rue that hypertension and its related risk factors like obesity, high blood lipids, and diabetes mellitus remain uncontrolled in many patients.

A decade ago, hypertension or high blood pressure was a concern for Bengalureans who were aged above 50. But thanks to the increasingly lethargic lifestyle and stressful work environments, it is now common among youngsters too.

India’s healthcare market may see a threefold jump in value terms to reach $ 372 by 2022. With key components of the healthcare market in India such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical equipments and supplies, medical insurance and telemedicine, India

Chronic loneliness among young Indian urbans is a mental-health issue that is not getting the attention it sorely deserves. Stock images of loneliness often depict the elderly in darkened rooms staring at nothingness

Alcohol is the commonest cause of liver cirrhosis according to various studies. Alcohol is part of any social gathering and the youngsters consume this on regular basis. Alcohol can destroy liver cells and scar the liver.

An estimated 12 per cent of the Indian population has been found to suffer from kidney stones, and clinical evaluations over the past decade have revealed an increasing number of women complaining about the problem.

The monsoon season is expected to arrive on time in the city, ending a scorching summer and bringing some respite from the heat. However, for parents, the change in the season will herald a new challenge, keeping their children safe from respiratory diseases.

The aim to dispel myths and fears regarding asthma and encourage those affected by this condition to live a life without limits, with World Asthma Day, let’s eliminate the stigma around inhalation therapy and make it more socially acceptable and help foster further dialogue between patients and their physicians.

A Twenty Two-year-old young man from Saudi Arabia who was suffering from large bone tumour, Osteosarcoma, arising from the lower end of his left thigh bone (Femur) underwent seven-hour “limb-sparing” surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City performed by Dr Rajasundaram Director, Institute of Oncology.

April 17, 2019 is marked as the 29th World Haemophilia Day and the theme this year is ‘Outreach and Identification’; the first step towards diagnosis and effective treatment. In India, most of the population is undiagnosed due to the lack of awareness and comprehensive care.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a medical condition which is typically associated with a problem with the functioning of the nervous system. It affects the functional connectivity in certain parts of the brain, which includes controlling of muscles and senses.

Stress and lifestyle are largely contributing to the rise of the neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease in young adults. City doctors say cases are on the rise, though the disease is mostly seen in elderly aged above 50.

Indians’ obsession with reel-life stars is no secret but sometimes we take our obsession to ridiculous levels. Recently, Parth Samthaan and Pooja Banerjee, who play siblings in popular TV serial ‘Kasauti Zindagi Ki’,

A recent study led by researcher Michelle Voss from the University of Iowa in Lowa City states that single session of low-level physical activities even in elderly people can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment as they age.

Thigh pain can range from a mild ache to a sharp shooting sensation. When the pain is sudden, there’s no apparent cause. If it doesn’t respond to home treatments such as cold pack and rest, you should seek medical treatment. It can be due to a medical condition caused by pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, called meralgia paresthetica (MP).

The article is on why Bengalureans are more forgetful than people in other cities. Dr Raghu explains in detail on the reasons behind the absent-mindedness is due to stress, mental illness, phone addiction and lack of sleep.

Gleneagles Global Health City organised “GUARDIAN”, an event on road safety initiatives as part of the World Head Injury awareness meet on Tuesday. According to a press release, the hospital has been working with the Chennai traffic police and other government departments

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

The article talk about how CKD are on a steady rise, particularly among the millennials, reveals a study conducted by SBI general insurance. Talking about the critical condition of CKD, Dr Anil comments that “CKD is a very serious condition.

Only 23 of the 792 two-wheeler riders killed in road accidents across the city in 2018 wore helmets, said additional commissioner of police (traffic) A Arun at an head injury awareness programme at Gleneagles Global Hospitals on Monday.

On the occasion of World Head Injury Awareness Meet, Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals organised an event named ‘GUARDIAN’ to take the road safety initiatives to the next level.

Sleep plays an important role in your physical health and mental well-being. It’s as important as eating healthy and exercising. Regular, good quality sleep is important for brain functioning and work performance.

The increased identification of these disorders, the emotional impact they have in families, and the challenging financial demands associated with their treatment and support make Autism an important public health issue.

Four youths had a narrow escape after the roller coaster they were riding on failed to stop and rammed another one due to mechanical fault at an amusement park on East Coast Road on Wednesday. Police arrested the operator of the ride for his negligence.

In India, it is estimated that 12 per cent of the population harbour stones in their urinary tract and nowadays more women are being diagnosed with renal stones. In general, men are more likely to have a kidney stone than women, but recent statistics reveal that this gender gap is narrowing.

The article talks about how physicians across hospitals in Karnataka note that awareness on TB and its symptoms could be the only way to prevent much of the health social and economic consequences. The article highlights on the views of various health experts on TB and the diagnostic measures.

According to the Dr Subramanian Swaminathan – Senior Consultant, Infectious Disease, Gleneagles Global Health City said “Treatment for Tuberculosis has undergone modifications in recent times. The thrice-weekly intermittent TB regimen has been given up and a daily regimen emphasized.

According to the Dr Subramanian Swaminathan – Senior Consultant, Infectious Disease, Gleneagles Global Health City said “Treatment for Tuberculosis has undergone modifications in recent times. The thrice-weekly intermittent TB regimen has been given up and a daily regimen emphasized.

According to the Dr Subramanian Swaminathan – Senior Consultant, Infectious Disease, Gleneagles Global Health City said “Treatment for Tuberculosis has undergone modifications in recent times. The thrice-weekly intermittent TB regimen has been given up and a daily regimen emphasized.

Children born with Down syndrome are finally becoming a part of society, institutions, schools, healthcare systems, workplaces, and recreational activities; thanks to easily accessible education system and an increasing social acceptance.

In India every minute you can witness severe accidents and every hour 16 people die due to road accidents. Commenting on the frequent road mishaps, “Dr Suresh Sankla says “In most of the cases head injuries occurs due to road accidents”.

Diabetes is giving way to the rising incidence of kidney diseases in Karnataka. Other factors that give way to kidney diseases include hypertension, obesity, smoking, alcoholism, high intake of salt (over 12-15 gm a day) and the use of over-the-counter (OTC) pain killers, say experts.

Nephrologists see that it is the lifestyle disorders which increase the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Key risk factors for this disease include hypertension, obesity, late diagnosis, smoking, alcoholism, high intake of salt and the use of over-the-counter (OTC) pain killers.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years. While severity can vary, CKD is treatable but causes the patient to need lifelong care. If the damage is very bad, your kidneys may stop working.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years. While severity can vary, CKD is treatable but causes the patient to need lifelong care. If the damage is very bad, your kidneys may stop working.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years. While severity can vary, CKD is treatable but causes the patient to need lifelong care. If the damage is very bad, your kidneys may stop working.

The share of adults 30 and older who have CKD is projected to rise 5% over the next 5 years. High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease are the major causes of CKD. Early detection is key. Those with major risk factors should be screened annually for the disease.

Never having been hospitalised in the 25 years of her life, Komal Dhiraj Godase was shocked when she was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) - after suffering from bouts of vomiting – in the beginning of September last year.

Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, a Parkway Pantai enterprise,today shattered yet another record for the longest distance haul for donate organs in India.

The BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Kengeri, successfully performed what they claim the south India’s first sutureless aortic valve replacement surgery. With this method, one does not need any stitches to attach the foreign valve to the heart.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, a part of Parkway Pantai, successfully performed sutureless aortic valve replacement. Sutureless aortic valve replacement is designed to be highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of surgical approaches, including traditional and minimally invasive.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, a part of Parkway Pantai, successfully performed south India’s first sutureless aortic valve replacement. Sutureless aortic valve replacement is designed to be highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of surgical approaches, including traditional and minimally invasive.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, a part of Parkway Pantai, successfully performed south India’s first sutureless aortic valve replacement.Sutureless aortic valve replacement is designed to be highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of surgical approaches, including traditional and minimally invasive.

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, a part of Parkway Pantai, successfully performed south India’s first sutureless aortic valve replacement. Sutureless aortic valve replacement is designed to be highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of surgical approaches, including traditional and minimally invasive.

The city is home to the country's best cancer hospital, Tata Memorial, but when it comes to timely diagnosis and treatment, other cities seem to fare better. In a multi-city survey involving 600 cancer patients, over 64% respondents from the city.

The country witnessing increased
incidents of cancer, the main challenge remains symptoms
recognition by general practitioners and access to various tests
like Pet Scan, Chemo Pathology tests and access to oncologists, an
expert today said.

Cancer patients often have to undergo multiple tests and have poor access to oncologists, losing time in treatment initiation, according to a study conducted on understanding the journey of cancer patients.

Being home to the oldest cancer institute in the country, Chennai is better off in terms of cancer treatment and awareness than other states, according to national cancer study, ‘Painful Wait’, done by Gleneagles Global Hospitals in collaboration with Sorento Health.

World Cancer Day is marked on 4th February to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. It is an initiative which aims to save millions of preventable deaths by creating the right kind of noise around it.

Gleneagles Global Health City, the largest facility of Gleneagles Global Hospital, a Parkway Pantai enterprise, teamed up with the Kanchi Kamakodi CHILDS Trust Hospital, to host the membership examination to the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), London.

Gleneagles Global Health City, organized a ‘Pink March’ to create awareness about breast cancer. More than 200 participants including, doctors and staff of Gleneagles Global Health City and students from various colleges in the city volunteered for this cause.

Fifty-two-year-old Margaret Wanjiru from Kenya was born with a dislocated hip joint and went through many unsuccessful corrective surgeries, but they provided little relief and she had to walk with a limp. She recently underwent a complex surgery at a city hospital and is now able to walk freely.

New technology (MAGiC) can reduce scan time by as much as 67%. GE Healthcare’s Signa Pioneer MRI system with wide-bore Silent Scan and MAGIC is one of the most advanced MRI system available in the country today.

Gleneagles Global Hospitals on Saturday inaugurated the country’s first wide-bore 3T Silent Scan MRI with MAGiC, which can reportedly reduce scan time by as much as 67%, at its hospital Global Heath City in Chennai.